Ordinary Time

Preparation songs, part 1
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (Isaac Watts)

Advent isn’t the only part of the church calendar that highlights and requires waiting.
Holy Saturday (or Middle Saturday) - the day the disciples and friends of Jesus mourned, and feared, and probably battled despair. Their hope was in Jesus, and now he lay unmoving in a tomb. And they did not know what would happen come morning.
We do (!).
But let’s wait with them, remembering what Christ went through in Good Friday, with the hope of celebrating good news, an empty tomb, and new life when the sun rises.

This hymn is full of beautiful words for Holy Week. “Can we find a friend so faithful- who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness. Take it to the Lord in prayer!” On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples before his arrest. He washed his friends’ feet and served them the bread and wine of God’s rescue, calling it his body and blood. He served the friends who would forsake, deny, betray him just hours later. He knows what it is like feel “weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care.” He knows what it is like to cry out to God in agony, to suffer, even to die. What a friend we have in him- who meets us in our need, and understands.

Friends! If you are in the Mid-Atlantic or know someone who is, please come and/or spread the word about our Baltimore show November 22! We are so thankful for each opportunity to play together. We’ll also have some time if q&a reflecting on music and its role in our life of faith. We’d love to see you there. 💙

Hallelujah, we will rise again! Angels roll that stone away! The Lord has raised his son, victory is won! He’s gonna call us from the grace!

A year is too long! Good to be in the same place for a few days. :)

We love house shows and don’t get to play them often. The setting is warm, intimate, beautiful. In Boston or know someone who is? Send us a message for more info! Saturday April 12!

Ash Wednesday Invitation
Come ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you full of pity love and power!

Come ye thirsty, come, and welcome! God’s free bounty glorify. True belief and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh.

I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, O, there are ten thousand charms!

Surprise! New album out today. Several unreleased songs- scripture settings, originals, and a beautiful prayer by St. Augustine. Please check it out and share with a friend. May these songs bring courage and comfort on your journey. With love, Ordinary Time

Another song from the upcoming You Are My Hiding Place album out Friday October 4th! Would be a gift to us if you pre-save, listen, share, and/or tell us what you think! Thank you!

Got to spend time with Victoria of today to catch up. What a gift to have her curating beautiful and thought-provoking art and sharing good words about it with the world! Check out her newest Spotify playlist- all songs based on Psalm 23, including “For Your Name” from our EP. 😊 www.artandtheology.org